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Y886 TFG

2001 Rover Mini

Multi-colour Petrol 1275cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,808 mi
Last recorded69,808 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Rover Mini35,698 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY886 TFG
MakeRover
ModelMini
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,275cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 69,808 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 69,380 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,194 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust front flexi section badly damaged

front reg plate damaged

n/s and o/s doorstep/sills corroding

Fail 13 Feb 2017 69,193 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded on rear quarter panel (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust front flexi section badly damaged

front reg plate damaged

n/s and o/s doorstep/sills corroding

Pass 8 May 2013 67,350 miles

Rear Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

exhaust deteriorating and slight blow

front number plate broken

nail in o/s/r tyre side wall

oil leak ?

Pass 4 Jul 2011 66,350 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

front floor pans pushed in

Pass 6 Jul 2010 60,973 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

chips in front windscreen

front number plate damaged

front subframe mounts perishing

n/s/r shocker slight leak

slight play in both rear radiuas arm bearings

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 6 Jul 2009 54,626 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/f stain from water pump area

o/s/r wheel arch trim loose fixing broken

Fail 6 Jul 2009 54,626 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

a/f stain from water pump area

o/s/r wheel arch trim loose fixing broken

Pass 3 Jul 2008 47,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

front no plate broken advice replacement

Pass 27 Jun 2007 41,519 miles

Oil leak

exhaust damaged

front no plate cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2006 33,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

exhaust damaged

front number plate cracked

front wiper blades weak

oil leak

rear tyres perishing and shallow cuts in tread

How Reliable is the Rover Mini?

Based on 519,169 MOT tests across 45,631 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
876
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
45,631
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,036
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 24,016
Steering rack gaiter split 21,375
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 18,460
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 18,348
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Y886 TFG is a 2001 Rover Mini in Multi-colour with a 1,275cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2001 Rover Mini models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 35,698 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover Mini fails its MOT is subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 32,036 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y886 TFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover Mini typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 25 years old, this Rover Mini is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was Y886 TFG registered?

Y886 TFG is a 2001 Rover Mini, first registered on 1 July 2001.

Is Y886 TFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y886 TFG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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